Centranthus trinervis
| Centranthus trinervis | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Dipsacales |
| Family: | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus: | Centranthus |
| Species: | C. trinervis |
| Binomial name | |
| Centranthus trinervis (Viv.) Béguinot | |
Centranthus trinervis is a species of plant in the Caprifoliaceae family. It is endemic to Corsica, France where there is a single sub-population of which the only 140 of the individual plants remain. The common name of the plant is Centranthe À Trois Nervures in French. Its natural habitat is Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation. It is currently threatened by habitat loss.
It is considered by IUCN as one of the 50 most endangered species of the Mediterranean area.[2]
Sources
- ↑ Buord, S. & Gigot, G. (2011). "Centranthus trinervis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2011.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
- ↑ "Centranthus trinervis". Top 50 Campaign Mediterranean Island Plants.
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